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Evaluation of hearing impairment

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Abstract

Hearing impairment is among the most common medical condition presenting to health care professionals. Ear anatomy, physiology, and pathology resulting in hearing loss are discussed. A systematic approach to evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment is presented.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Weill College of Medicine of Cornell University, Starr Building, Suite 541 520 East 70th Street, 10021, New York, NY, USA

    Mani H. Zadeh MD

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Weill College of Medicine of Cornell University, Starr Building, Suite 541 520 East 70th Street, 10021, New York, NY, USA

    Samuel H. Selesnick MD, FACS (Vice-Chairman)

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Zadeh, M.H., Selesnick, S.H. Evaluation of hearing impairment. Compr Ther 27, 302–310 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12019-001-0028-y

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